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Water? Hardly Know Her

Water is a great, undeniably important resource that is needed for humans to survive. Many people know about water and the cycle it undergoes. Still, many don’t know that freshwater (the drinkable kind that everybody needs) only takes up about 3% of all water on planet Earth. Most of it is unavailable in (2.5% inside glaciers and other places that are impossible to gather). These are very low numbers, and sadly, most people don’t understand that their everyday use of water can harm the amount of it left on Earth! I know this sounds terrible, but luckily, scientists and credible researchers have found ways for you (yes, you) to help conserve water so that future generations can enjoy it as much as we do. Current measures people take to do stuff like water their plants and bathe use up more freshwater than it can naturally replenish, leading scientists to believe that the availability of freshwater will decrease by 33% within the next 50 years. 


Now, what can you do to help in the wake of this pressing issue? For starters, you can do very easy stuff, like turn off the water when you aren’t using it. For instance, when you brush your teeth and when you wash dishes, you can turn off the water to help with water conservation efforts and your water bill. Another tip would be to try and fix leaks in your house, as having water run when you don’t want it to do so is an issue everyone can agree is bothersome. Stuff like showering for around 5 minutes can also help reduce downtime spent using water, and just being careful with how you use water can also help in the bid for a better future, where water can be available all year round, no matter what. 


For all of my outdoor lovers, I understand that you need to water your plants to help your floral life flourish, but to help combat droughts in your area and water conservation issues, there’s a good amount you can do to help. When it comes time to water your plants, you can recycle water instead of using up new sources, and you can also tend to your plants at some of the cooler points of the day. You can also save on watering your plants in the event of a rainy day, which is a total benefit all across the board because let's be honest, it saves you an entire day of watering them yourself. Finally, you can also choose to plant drought-resistant plants that can fight for themselves whenever a water crisis like those down in California starts to happen more and more often. Beautiful plants such as Lavender, Russian Sage, and Yarrow are all resistant to dry locations. 


In all, it will take a great effort to help combat this problem of water resource issues that almost everywhere in the world is facing right now, but all hope shouldn’t be lost. These small steps and actions that attempt to curtail water usage to try and conserve water will ultimately lead to the greater goal of keeping natural water replenishment back to normal rates. If we all try to assimilate these practices into our lives, this problem will get ever smaller day by day. I hope that these tips impact the wellness of our green Earth well, and I also hope that your water bills get even smaller as a result of the tips shared today. Don’t forget, we only have one Earth, so let's do everything we can to keep it healthy and beautiful for the next generation. 


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